Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Thomas Tie the Knot

30 Rocks lead funnyman Alec Baldwin married his love Hilaria Thomas this Saturday after a brief three month engagement. The 28-year-old yoga instructor wed Baldwin, who is 26 years her senior, in New York City. But age is just a number for these two, and Thomas will happily take Baldwinâs name. A source tells People, â[They] were married at St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in New York City with family and friends sharing in the joy of the occasion,” one of those friends being Baldwinâs costar Tina Fey. The newlyweds had been dating for nearly a year before the big âI doâsâ and Baldwin has said that Thomas is âvery importantâ to him.

How do you decide whether to take your husbandâs name after marriage?

Cupidâs Advice:

Youâve lived with your last name your entire life, so it might be time to move forward and change it for you and your partnersâ sake. Here are some ways to know that taking your husbandâs name after marriage is the right decision:

Itâs your own decision: The pressure from your husband, the new in-laws and everyone around you can be too much to bear. If you want to take your husbandâs name, it should be because you believe itâs a symbol of your commitment, not because you feel obligated due to pressure from everyone else.

It wonât offend your birth family: Some family names hold heavier history and meaningthan others, so taking your new husbandâs name can cause controversy. If this is not the case, there is no reason you shouldnât take your husbandâs last name. You can even hyphenate if you feel uncomfortable abandoning your maiden name.

There is no reason not to: If you do not want to take your husbandâs last name because your signature doesnât look as good as your maiden name did, think again. Not taking your husbandâs name for petty reasons can cause him to question your love and commitment.

How did you decide you were going to take your husbandâs name? Tell us below.

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